Forget About JaMarcus Russell

by John B on Jul 6, 2010 7:51 AM EDT

Manish Mehta says you can put JaMarcus Russell to the Jets talk to bed due to an arrest.

JaMarcus Russell effectively eliminated himself from becoming a Jet any time this millennium with his latest bonehead move. The free agent quarterback was arrested at his Alabama home today for possession of a controlled substance during a police investigation.

The former Raiders signal caller was busted for codeine syrup, which can be mixed with soda to create "Purple Drank." (Russell didn’t have a prescription for codeine).

He posted $2,500 bail and is due in court on July 20.

The Jets recently made an exploratory call to Russell’s agent after the former No. 1 overall pick was released by the Raiders. However, a league source told me last week that the chances of Russell signing with the Jets were less than 10 percent.

The odds seemed long anyway since Russell really wouldn't bring anything to the table. I guess it's good to consider all options, but there was no logical reason for the Jets to sign him anyway.

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He's probably bring a good

sizzurp contact to the table. Seriously though, what is this guy, a 16 druggy?

by Timmaht on Jul 6, 2010 10:10 AM EDT reply actions

Purple Drank?!?!?

Am I the only one that’s never heard of this before?

And who do you go bragging to when your a millionaire and your drug of choice is codeine that you got busted?

The Swiss are Coming, The Swiss are Coming!

by Mark D on Jul 6, 2010 10:27 AM EDT reply actions

JaMarcus Who?

This dude received like $43M over the last couple of years and he’s caught scissor sippin? Wasn’t he rolling in Vegas while the rest of his team had their end of year meeting?

Maybe he can receive redemption through Dancing with the Stars….

We’re a country who believes in granting second chances, but this guy is a long way off.

by oldskooljet on Jul 6, 2010 1:28 PM EDT reply actions